In Gym: ( 2:00pm – 3:30pm )
Lion Dance by Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association
Splendid Chinese Hanfu Fashion Show by Qi Zhou Design Studio
Hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese ethnic group, has immense history, spanning 4000 years – from the legendary Yellow Emperor all the way to the end of the Ming Dynasty (1300-1644). As one of 56 ethnic groups in China, the Han ethnic group represents 96% of the Chinese population.
Throughout China’s history, Hanfu has adapted to many time periods with its evolution reflected in its distinct style. In addition to appearance, these garments were an indication of the social hierarchy within Chinese society. Outside of China, Hanfu has also significantly influenced the styles of traditional costumes in countries such as Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
Today, Qi Zhou Design Studio offers a glimpse into the unique attitudes and lifestyles with the beauty, mystery, and fantasy. We hope you enjoy the presentation of Tang Dynasty HanFu.
Kung Fu by Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association
Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu is a non-profit association offering a comprehensive system of martial practices intended to cultivate the defense skills, health, character and spiritual development of its students. Although the martial applications of Shaolin Hung Mei form the core of the School’s structure; history, theory and philosophy are key components. The organization bridges the gap between Eastern and Western ideals and people by exposing the greater metro communities to a variety of Chinese traditions.
Japanese Taiko Dram by Denver Taiko
Taiko is the Japanese style of drumming and literally means “drum” in Japanese. DENVER TAIKO, founded in 1976, is a nonprofit organization comprised mostly of third, fourth and fifth generation Japanese Americans honoring our cultural heritage through the exhilarating performance art of taiko.
In Auditorium: ( 4:00pm – 5:00pm )
Violin Group performance by Flatirons Strings Academy
Flatirons Strings Academy is a Boulder Colorado based high stander private music school that the school specializes in string instruments such as violin, viola, cello, bass and guitar. It was founded in year 2005 and since then, numerous students from our school have won prestigious music competitions and awards locally, regionally and nationally.
The faculty at Flatirons Strings Academy contributes to community musical organizations such as Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Boulder Symphony, Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Boulder Bach Festival, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Central City Opera, Colorado Ballet, Opera Colorado, Colorado Music Festival, Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as many solo and chamber music concerts throughout the year.
Gavotte by F. J. Gossec
Spring Festival Overture by Huanzhi Li/Huacheng Situ
Fan Dance by Ms. Xiaoyang Jing’s Dance Class (Bohua Chinese School)
Bohua Chinese School, founded in 1995, is a non-profit organization that promotes traditional Chinese culture and community spirits. Meeting regularly on Sundays, the school offers various programs in Chinese language, arts, and culture to school-age children and adults from Boulder and its surrounding areas. Currently, more than 250 students are enrolled in various classes.
Today they are going to bring a group of dances. The first dance is Fan Dance by Ms. Jing’s class.
In the soft wind, in the poetic rain, tenderness, longing, lingering, unforgettable past good times.
Paper Cutting by Ms. Zhen Zhang’s Dance Class (Bohua Chinese School)
Paper cutting, paper cutting, let’s cut papers for the windows! What do we cut? Cut paper for the most beautiful flowers by heart!
Vocal of Yue Kingdom by Ms. Yu Chen’s Adult Dance Class (Bohua Chinese School)
This is a dance presented by the dance club of Bohua Chinese School, featuring a Han-Tang Chinese dance, a classic Chinese dance style that can be traced back to a thousand years ago during the Han and Tang dynasty of China.
In Memory of DunHuang by Ms. Zhen Zhang’s Dance Class (Bohua Chinese School)
Do you know the DunHuang Frescoes? Look close, these young girls are using their fingers, hands, and arms to paint you a vivid picture of the old days in north western China.
Choir by Bohua Choir (Conductor Ms. Julie Zhu Xian)
Bohua Choir was founded in August 2017. The group is comprised of singers and music lovers from all over Colorado. The Choir has performed for several local Chinese cultural events and has more engagements scheduled throughout the upcoming season.
Julie Xian is one of the Bohua Choir conductors and voice teacher. Her past experience includes conducting student choirs at New York University. She studied Vocal/Opera Performance and Choir Conducting at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. She also holds a Master’s degree from Manhattan School of Music in NYC.
“Fishing Lights” is an original and popular Chinese song composed by Ren Guang. It paints a picture of fisherman life in 1930’s China.
“You Raise Me up” is a song originally composed by the Irish-Norwegian duo, Secret Garden. The song has been recorded by more than a hundred artists around the world.
Violin performance by Yaocan Chen, who is also a conductor of Bohua Choir.
Piano performance by Jeremy Kurn.
